Portugal · Land Adventure

Southwest of Madeira and Calheta Paul do Mar 4x4 Full-Day Tour

8 Hours Round trip from PT Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel through southwest Madeira in an open-roof 4x4
  • 02 See Campanário’s terraces and dramatic cliffs
  • 03 Visit Paúl da Serra at 1500 meters
  • 04 Discover volcanic rock formations shaped by erosion
  • 05 Admire the valleys and green landscapes of Fonte do Bispo and Prazeres
  • 06 Pass through the fishing villages of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar
  • 07 Visit waterfalls and banana plants along the route

Discover the southwest of Madeira on a full-day 4x4 adventure, travelling along old roads and scenic routes in an open-roof vehicle. With your local guide, explore dramatic cliffs and terraces in Campanário, then head up to Paúl da Serra at 1500 meters to see volcanic rock formations shaped by erosion and a landscape marked by centuries of rural life.

Along the way, admire the deep valleys and lush green scenery around Fonte do Bispo and Prazeres, and experience the warmer southwest coast as you pass through Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar. This tour also includes visits to waterfalls and banana plants, offering a varied look at Madeira’s natural beauty and traditional village life.

Discover the southwest of Madeira on a full-day 4x4 adventure, travelling along old roads and scenic routes in an open-roof vehicle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Calheta
Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

prazerescalhetaJardim do MarCampanarioPaul do MarCalhetaPonta do solRibeira BravaFajã ovelha

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from PT 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 4x4 tour
  • insurance

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch - optional 3 course meal for €18.00

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We do the pick up at Airbnb, hotel & cruise port Free pick up in Funchal / Caniço area, other areas extra fee: €5.00 p/p - cruise dock / harbour €5.00 p/p - Santa Cruz, Camara de Lobos, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center) €10.00 p/p - Machico, Camacha, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Calheta, Caniçal, São Vicente, €15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz, €20.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
PT
Tour start
PT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in PT.

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